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Crownhaven #2
The Rebel Seeks A Wife
He’s the country’s most eligible bachelor. She’s the bodyguard he’s secretly teaching how to date…and the best friend he wants for himself.
Tristan Prince is trouble. He’s charming, devious, and too handsome for his own good. I’m the bodyguard in the background, and the best friend who spent the last three years swearing she’d never let her feelings for Tristan grow.
He might be looking for a wife, but I’m the last woman he’d ever marry.
My plan? Learn to date, and get over my best friend.
Until Tristan offers to teach me himself.
Coaching becomes practice. Practice flames into jealousy.
I don’t belong in Tristan’s world…
And Tristan? He belongs to someone else.
Tristan Prince is trouble. He’s charming, devious, and too handsome for his own good. I’m the bodyguard in the background, and the best friend who spent the last three years swearing she’d never let her feelings for Tristan grow.
He might be looking for a wife, but I’m the last woman he’d ever marry.
My plan? Learn to date, and get over my best friend.
Until Tristan offers to teach me himself.
Coaching becomes practice. Practice flames into jealousy.
I don’t belong in Tristan’s world…
And Tristan? He belongs to someone else.
428 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2026
About the author
Sophia Travers
9 books319 followersSophia Travers has been reading romance novels for as long as she can remember (sorry, Mom, for stealing all those books and hiding them under the bed). Ever since she discovered that writing romance is just as addicting as reading it, she's been populating fictional worlds with smitten heroes and ambitious heroines. She loves enemies to lovers, second chances, heroines who know what they want, and lots and lots of angst.
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June 27, 2026
I absolutely loved it.
Not just the fake dates, but everything organized around Tristan’s search for a wife. Reading about how Katie and Tristan have felt as the left-overs, the ones who aren’t chosen, and how that makes it harder for them to choose each other.
It’s a genuine friends to lovers story, full of banter, chemistry and the kind of trust that can only exist between close friends.
It’s been a pleasure to read; I would have liked to stay in Crownhaven a bit longer, but I’ll have to wait for the next book.
Not just the fake dates, but everything organized around Tristan’s search for a wife. Reading about how Katie and Tristan have felt as the left-overs, the ones who aren’t chosen, and how that makes it harder for them to choose each other.
It’s a genuine friends to lovers story, full of banter, chemistry and the kind of trust that can only exist between close friends.
It’s been a pleasure to read; I would have liked to stay in Crownhaven a bit longer, but I’ll have to wait for the next book.
June 8, 2026
I don't think this book was for me. It was honestly a bit boring and lacked exciting events. I also didn't really like the main characters.
June 4, 2026
#Review: *The Rebel Seeks A Wife* - Sophia Travers - ARC [18+]
5/5✨
3.5/5🌶️
Tristan Prince is part of a very wealthy family, being one of the most famous and wanted bachelor in town. Katie Bailey has been on his side as his bodyguard for a couple of years, but she grew some feelings for him during this time, a secret crush about which no one has to know. So, Katie has decided that she needed to date other men, in order to tame her forbidden feelings for Tristan, who was destined to marry another woman anyway. But Katie was quite clumsy when it came to dating, so Tristan offered to help her with some lessons. Only these sessions would only put gas on the fire which has already ignited in Katie's heart. Will they be able to just be with other people and leave their feelings behind?
I really don't know what Sophia put in this book, but it made me super addicted to it 🤭. I just couldn't get enough of Tristan and Katie, who had such a cute friendship there, but you could clearly feel that insane tension between them, the yearning being so intense, which was simply the best way of keeping me captivated by this story. Those dating lessons were filled with so much electricity between these two, which made them a bit reckless, but the pull towards one another was too strong. I loved each of their personalities, being complete opposites, Katie being more insecure and closed up, meanwhile Tristan was such a golden retriever, always having the easiest time in charming everyone around him. I felt inspired by Katie, who was such a badass, being one of the best on her field, yet she wasn't that confident in herself, always being surprised when someone praised her, something which I believe that was it super sweet.
I simply looved everything about this story, having such a great time following those little moments between our characters. It was such a pleasure to watch them fight against what they felt and how everything became more intense with each passing chapter. I was completely enraptured by that constant banter and by the way these two got along so well. They definitely stole my heart and I couldn't get enough of them🥰. I truly cannot wait for the next book from this series, because both of the books I've already read were incredible and I'm pretty sure that I'll adore the next one as well😍💗.
Thank you so, so much Sophia for accepting me for this e-ARC. I'm super grateful for it, loving each little thing about this book!💗
✨Tropes
▫️Forbidden Love
▫️Love Lessons
▫️Bodyguard
▫️Billionaire Heir
▫️Opposites Attract
▫️Pinning & Angst
▫️She Falls First
▫️He Falls Harder
▫️Flirty MMC
▫️Forced Proximity
5/5✨
3.5/5🌶️
Tristan Prince is part of a very wealthy family, being one of the most famous and wanted bachelor in town. Katie Bailey has been on his side as his bodyguard for a couple of years, but she grew some feelings for him during this time, a secret crush about which no one has to know. So, Katie has decided that she needed to date other men, in order to tame her forbidden feelings for Tristan, who was destined to marry another woman anyway. But Katie was quite clumsy when it came to dating, so Tristan offered to help her with some lessons. Only these sessions would only put gas on the fire which has already ignited in Katie's heart. Will they be able to just be with other people and leave their feelings behind?
I really don't know what Sophia put in this book, but it made me super addicted to it 🤭. I just couldn't get enough of Tristan and Katie, who had such a cute friendship there, but you could clearly feel that insane tension between them, the yearning being so intense, which was simply the best way of keeping me captivated by this story. Those dating lessons were filled with so much electricity between these two, which made them a bit reckless, but the pull towards one another was too strong. I loved each of their personalities, being complete opposites, Katie being more insecure and closed up, meanwhile Tristan was such a golden retriever, always having the easiest time in charming everyone around him. I felt inspired by Katie, who was such a badass, being one of the best on her field, yet she wasn't that confident in herself, always being surprised when someone praised her, something which I believe that was it super sweet.
I simply looved everything about this story, having such a great time following those little moments between our characters. It was such a pleasure to watch them fight against what they felt and how everything became more intense with each passing chapter. I was completely enraptured by that constant banter and by the way these two got along so well. They definitely stole my heart and I couldn't get enough of them🥰. I truly cannot wait for the next book from this series, because both of the books I've already read were incredible and I'm pretty sure that I'll adore the next one as well😍💗.
Thank you so, so much Sophia for accepting me for this e-ARC. I'm super grateful for it, loving each little thing about this book!💗
✨Tropes
▫️Forbidden Love
▫️Love Lessons
▫️Bodyguard
▫️Billionaire Heir
▫️Opposites Attract
▫️Pinning & Angst
▫️She Falls First
▫️He Falls Harder
▫️Flirty MMC
▫️Forced Proximity
May 29, 2026
~ 3.75 stars — ARC READ
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From the moment I got romantic energy from Tristan and Katie in The Heir, I was very excited to see how their book would unravel, and I was not disappointed. I adored reading about these two and thought they made perfect sense together. This book was definitely a light-hearted read that was easy to get through, but it touched on great themes such as self-worth, insecurity and familial pressures that enhanced the plot and writing.
I often feel like friends-to-lovers is one of the hardest tropes to get right for me as a reader, yet Sophia Travers did great at nurturing their friendship into romantic territory. Tristan and Katie had a great platonic foundation, and as their feelings slowly turned romantic, it was logical and paced at a great speed. I thought they had really good tension and angst, and I enjoyed how it slowly built up throughout the chapters, especially with the great addition of humour. Authors often overcomplicate friends-to-lovers to give it that "wow" factor, but Sophia Travers took a clean and direct approach, and it worked perfectly for the type of characters that Tristan and Katie were.
My critiques are more so nitpicks that I personally have, as the biggest critique I have for romance books— the writing style — was amazing, as usual in Sophia Traver's books. For one, the granddad was slightly too irritating for me, and I dreaded every scene with him. I do understand his part to play, but I think since he behaved quite similarly in The Heir, I hoped for him to have some character development in this book. I hope that for Whit and Sienna's book, there is some improvement in his behaviour. In addition, I find that sometimes authors can make their MCs talk about their emotions with other characters too frequently, and I observed this trend occur in this book as well. It's an easy way for us as the reader to know how the MC is feeling, but it can be overdone at times.
I found that Tristan especially would frequently talk about how he felt to his siblings, and it slightly felt like I was being told his emotions and attraction towards Katie, rather than being shown. Within The Heir, I felt that their attraction to one another was articulated really well; however, since this was a friends-to-lovers trope, it was more difficult to be discreet in describing the blooming attraction without it appearing from nowhere.
Regardless, I enjoyed reading Tristan and Katie's romance and found it adorably cute and funny. I can't wait to read Sienna and Whit's!!
Thank you to Sophia Travers & her team for this ARC :)
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From the moment I got romantic energy from Tristan and Katie in The Heir, I was very excited to see how their book would unravel, and I was not disappointed. I adored reading about these two and thought they made perfect sense together. This book was definitely a light-hearted read that was easy to get through, but it touched on great themes such as self-worth, insecurity and familial pressures that enhanced the plot and writing.
I often feel like friends-to-lovers is one of the hardest tropes to get right for me as a reader, yet Sophia Travers did great at nurturing their friendship into romantic territory. Tristan and Katie had a great platonic foundation, and as their feelings slowly turned romantic, it was logical and paced at a great speed. I thought they had really good tension and angst, and I enjoyed how it slowly built up throughout the chapters, especially with the great addition of humour. Authors often overcomplicate friends-to-lovers to give it that "wow" factor, but Sophia Travers took a clean and direct approach, and it worked perfectly for the type of characters that Tristan and Katie were.
My critiques are more so nitpicks that I personally have, as the biggest critique I have for romance books— the writing style — was amazing, as usual in Sophia Traver's books. For one, the granddad was slightly too irritating for me, and I dreaded every scene with him. I do understand his part to play, but I think since he behaved quite similarly in The Heir, I hoped for him to have some character development in this book. I hope that for Whit and Sienna's book, there is some improvement in his behaviour. In addition, I find that sometimes authors can make their MCs talk about their emotions with other characters too frequently, and I observed this trend occur in this book as well. It's an easy way for us as the reader to know how the MC is feeling, but it can be overdone at times.
I found that Tristan especially would frequently talk about how he felt to his siblings, and it slightly felt like I was being told his emotions and attraction towards Katie, rather than being shown. Within The Heir, I felt that their attraction to one another was articulated really well; however, since this was a friends-to-lovers trope, it was more difficult to be discreet in describing the blooming attraction without it appearing from nowhere.
Regardless, I enjoyed reading Tristan and Katie's romance and found it adorably cute and funny. I can't wait to read Sienna and Whit's!!
Thank you to Sophia Travers & her team for this ARC :)
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June 5, 2026The Rebel Seeks a Wife gave me exactly what I love most in a romance. Characters who feel genuinely real and a story that takes its time with them and goes beyond romance.
What I cherished most was the friendship layer. Not just between Katie and Tristan, but also between Katie and the siblings. That warmth made the whole story feel so much fuller, and watching Katie slowly become part of that family was honestly one of my favourite things about the book.
And then the tension between the two of them... so good. They're protecting a friendship that they dont want to lose but both of them are also trying to gather the strength to go after what they really want. The professional setting makes it even more complicated and I was hanging on every interaction waiting for something to shift.
Katie felt incredibly relatable to me, the insecurities, the fear of being overlooked, the jealousy. There were moments I genuinely felt seen. Tristan is guarded in his own way and watching these two slowly lower their walls around each other was so satisfying.
If you love slow burn, simmering tension, and stories that are really about the people in them.... this one's for you.
What I cherished most was the friendship layer. Not just between Katie and Tristan, but also between Katie and the siblings. That warmth made the whole story feel so much fuller, and watching Katie slowly become part of that family was honestly one of my favourite things about the book.
And then the tension between the two of them... so good. They're protecting a friendship that they dont want to lose but both of them are also trying to gather the strength to go after what they really want. The professional setting makes it even more complicated and I was hanging on every interaction waiting for something to shift.
Katie felt incredibly relatable to me, the insecurities, the fear of being overlooked, the jealousy. There were moments I genuinely felt seen. Tristan is guarded in his own way and watching these two slowly lower their walls around each other was so satisfying.
If you love slow burn, simmering tension, and stories that are really about the people in them.... this one's for you.
May 18, 2026
Bodyguard romance, billionaire drama, and a “we choose each other” love story that *almost* worked for me. 💛
I liked the emotional core of the story, especially the idea of two people who have both felt unchosen finally finding that in each other. That thread was really sweet, and I appreciated Katie’s loyalty and the way she shows up for the people in her life.
Where it fell a little short for me was in how some of Katie’s struggles were handled. Her insecurity around being seen and fitting into Tristan’s world was introduced early on as a major concern, but it didn’t feel fully resolved by the end. At the same time, other aspects of her inner world felt more repetitive than expansive (particularly the repeated use of ‘insatiable’), which made it harder for me to fully connect with her growth.
I could see what the story was going for with both Katie and Tristan, and there were moments where it really worked. Overall, this was an easy, familiar read, and I think readers who enjoyed the first book will likely enjoy this one as well. 📚✨
Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I liked the emotional core of the story, especially the idea of two people who have both felt unchosen finally finding that in each other. That thread was really sweet, and I appreciated Katie’s loyalty and the way she shows up for the people in her life.
Where it fell a little short for me was in how some of Katie’s struggles were handled. Her insecurity around being seen and fitting into Tristan’s world was introduced early on as a major concern, but it didn’t feel fully resolved by the end. At the same time, other aspects of her inner world felt more repetitive than expansive (particularly the repeated use of ‘insatiable’), which made it harder for me to fully connect with her growth.
I could see what the story was going for with both Katie and Tristan, and there were moments where it really worked. Overall, this was an easy, familiar read, and I think readers who enjoyed the first book will likely enjoy this one as well. 📚✨
Thank you to NetGalley and Victory Editing for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
June 8, 2026
Arc review
Thank you to the author for the advance copy.
I want to say that I was impressed and captivated by this book and it deserves more than 5 stars!
For me this book was PERFECTION.
It was funny, witty and entertaining .
I loved every single pages!
The characters were so funny and wonderful, I loved so much Tristan and Katie.
I have to say i don’t usually read friends to lovers, but THIS AMAZING ROMANCE given me the proof that the dynamic between friends can be REALLY HOT.
Honestly now I want to read every single books about the Prince and WOW WOW WOW
Thank you to the author for the advance copy.
I want to say that I was impressed and captivated by this book and it deserves more than 5 stars!
For me this book was PERFECTION.
It was funny, witty and entertaining .
I loved every single pages!
The characters were so funny and wonderful, I loved so much Tristan and Katie.
I have to say i don’t usually read friends to lovers, but THIS AMAZING ROMANCE given me the proof that the dynamic between friends can be REALLY HOT.
Honestly now I want to read every single books about the Prince and WOW WOW WOW
June 1, 2026
In The Rebel Seeks a Wife by Sophia Travers the focus is very much on the characters and I absolutely love stories like this one. Katie and Tristan both carry their own emotional baggage, which complicates things a little, but it’s so satisfying to watch them grow and figure out what they truly want from life.
As frustrating as it might be in real life, I love when, in fiction, two characters don’t see themselves as romantic interests, especially when they’re trying to protect a friendship they don’t want to lose. And then having to watch that person look for a partner elsewhere...
❤️🩹 “What are you afraid of?” My heart jolts. So many things. Trying my best and failing anyway. Counting on people and having them leave. Never being chosen.
Katie’s inner turmoil added so much emotion to the story. The jealousy, the insecurities, the feeling of being easy to overlook... all of these things make her a complex and deeply human character whose journey you genuinely want to follow. She also felt incredibly relatable to me. There were several moments when I felt truly seen. Then there’s Tristan, who is used to not being someone’s first choice, who is afraid of feeling too much and therefore builds walls around himself. And just like Katie, he also struggles with insecurity and jealousy.
That’s exactly why the tension between them is so delicious. Tristan and Katie constantly push the boundaries of their relationship, especially since their friendship exists within a professional setting. You keep longing for something more to happen between them, but you also understand their hesitation and find yourself eagerly waiting for that turning point.
“I don’t want to be alone. I want to be wanted.” 🥹
★★★★☆
Happy release day! Thank you so much @sophiatraversauthor for sending me this ARC! ❤️
As frustrating as it might be in real life, I love when, in fiction, two characters don’t see themselves as romantic interests, especially when they’re trying to protect a friendship they don’t want to lose. And then having to watch that person look for a partner elsewhere...
❤️🩹 “What are you afraid of?” My heart jolts. So many things. Trying my best and failing anyway. Counting on people and having them leave. Never being chosen.
Katie’s inner turmoil added so much emotion to the story. The jealousy, the insecurities, the feeling of being easy to overlook... all of these things make her a complex and deeply human character whose journey you genuinely want to follow. She also felt incredibly relatable to me. There were several moments when I felt truly seen. Then there’s Tristan, who is used to not being someone’s first choice, who is afraid of feeling too much and therefore builds walls around himself. And just like Katie, he also struggles with insecurity and jealousy.
That’s exactly why the tension between them is so delicious. Tristan and Katie constantly push the boundaries of their relationship, especially since their friendship exists within a professional setting. You keep longing for something more to happen between them, but you also understand their hesitation and find yourself eagerly waiting for that turning point.
“I don’t want to be alone. I want to be wanted.” 🥹
★★★★☆
Happy release day! Thank you so much @sophiatraversauthor for sending me this ARC! ❤️
June 1, 2026
Thank you to Sophia Travers for this eARC in exchange for my honest opinions!
This is the second book in the Crownhaven series and while it is not necessary to have read The Heir, you should because it’s good!
This book concerns Tristan who is required to marry by his thirtieth birthday in order to acquire his shares and inheritance. Instead of allowing his grandfather to pick for him, he announces his quest for a wife and is determined to marry the perfect candidate who will agree to a business first marriage.
This deeply displeases Katie, his bodyguard and best friend for the past three years. Katie finds herself feeling lost, unloved and understandably worried about her future. Katie is such a unique character and I really enjoyed how physically and emotionally strong she was despite all that had happened to her. Tristan also struggles with feelings of inadequacy as the second son and second choice to lead his family’s company. I loved their personal journeys to self acceptance mirrored each other. So much jealous yearning too!!
As with her previous release, the author is donating the release date sales to a charity that benefits marginalized communities in the area and we love to see it.
June 8, 2026
4.5/5 ✨
Tristan and Katie?!?!?!?! this book was everything I needed at this moment. Pls ignore the dates it took me to read this because I could've honestly devour this book in 24 hours. The chemistry between these two characters was undeniable, and I LOVEDDDDD the little moments we get of these two going "wtf?!?!" when they realized just how much they liked one another. The build up, the foreplay, the BANTER, UGH I LOVE THEM BOTH SM!!
The best feeling I get when reading a book is when you can read it and feel as if you're watching two close friends of yours finally fall in love, and this was it. Katie deserved so many hugs throughout this story, and I loved how much she got along with all the family members. And, Tristan?? A JEALOUS MAN?? will always be my favorite, but I also love getting to see his vulnerable side and the growth he makes throughout the story.
Overall, I'm a huge fan of the Prince family, and Tristan Prince is probs a top ten boyfriend now. AND, PLS. There are moments throughout this book that had me questioning my HR cause it was FLUTTERRRINGGGG.
Thank you to the author for the eARC! everyone pls read it, and thanks!!
Tristan and Katie?!?!?!?! this book was everything I needed at this moment. Pls ignore the dates it took me to read this because I could've honestly devour this book in 24 hours. The chemistry between these two characters was undeniable, and I LOVEDDDDD the little moments we get of these two going "wtf?!?!" when they realized just how much they liked one another. The build up, the foreplay, the BANTER, UGH I LOVE THEM BOTH SM!!
The best feeling I get when reading a book is when you can read it and feel as if you're watching two close friends of yours finally fall in love, and this was it. Katie deserved so many hugs throughout this story, and I loved how much she got along with all the family members. And, Tristan?? A JEALOUS MAN?? will always be my favorite, but I also love getting to see his vulnerable side and the growth he makes throughout the story.
Overall, I'm a huge fan of the Prince family, and Tristan Prince is probs a top ten boyfriend now. AND, PLS. There are moments throughout this book that had me questioning my HR cause it was FLUTTERRRINGGGG.
Thank you to the author for the eARC! everyone pls read it, and thanks!!
May 22, 2026
SOPHIA TRAVERS IS BACK BITCHES AND OH MY FUCKING GOD THIS BOOK WAS SOMETHING ELSE!
We previously had met these two characters in The Heir, but I was NOT PREPARED FOR THE ABSOLUTE HEART WARMING, SOUL MELTING and MAKING ME CRY LIKE A BABY BECAUSE THIS BOOK WAS SO GODDAMN FUCKING GOOD. Everything about this book is literally a *chef’s kiss* and I have so much I want to say, but I don’t think I comprehend how much I LOVED IT!
Straight off the bat I LOVED their friendship. It was SO FUCKING ADORABLE and their dynamic, as well as their banter WAS OFF. THE. CHARTS! We got to see another side to Katie as well as Tristan, and my HEART BROKE FOR BOTH OF THEM! I definitely could relate to Katie more, and it honestly made me feel seen and I just want to HUG HER. I also wanted to snuggle Tristan in my blanket burrito (of love) as he should HAVE NEVER felt the way that he did. With that being said, I FUCKING LOVED TRISTAN WITH MY WHOLE HEART. As for Katie, her character progression made me so happy, and SHE WAS A BAD ASS!
The confessions? DELICIOUS. The yearning? NON-STOP. The vulnerability? A TEARJERKER. The slow burn? SLOW AND FUCKING BURRNNINNNGGG! I will FOREVER be OBSESSED with this book and I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT WAIT for what’s to come next!
We previously had met these two characters in The Heir, but I was NOT PREPARED FOR THE ABSOLUTE HEART WARMING, SOUL MELTING and MAKING ME CRY LIKE A BABY BECAUSE THIS BOOK WAS SO GODDAMN FUCKING GOOD. Everything about this book is literally a *chef’s kiss* and I have so much I want to say, but I don’t think I comprehend how much I LOVED IT!
Straight off the bat I LOVED their friendship. It was SO FUCKING ADORABLE and their dynamic, as well as their banter WAS OFF. THE. CHARTS! We got to see another side to Katie as well as Tristan, and my HEART BROKE FOR BOTH OF THEM! I definitely could relate to Katie more, and it honestly made me feel seen and I just want to HUG HER. I also wanted to snuggle Tristan in my blanket burrito (of love) as he should HAVE NEVER felt the way that he did. With that being said, I FUCKING LOVED TRISTAN WITH MY WHOLE HEART. As for Katie, her character progression made me so happy, and SHE WAS A BAD ASS!
The confessions? DELICIOUS. The yearning? NON-STOP. The vulnerability? A TEARJERKER. The slow burn? SLOW AND FUCKING BURRNNINNNGGG! I will FOREVER be OBSESSED with this book and I ABSOLUTELY CANNOT WAIT for what’s to come next!
June 3, 2026
*ARC REVIEW*
I think I would die for Tristan. I loved this just as much as the Aiden and Emory’s book!!
Tristan is such a broken idiot boy, you can’t help but love him and simultaneously want to yell at him to get his head out of his as.
It’s a yes from me, dawg
I think I would die for Tristan. I loved this just as much as the Aiden and Emory’s book!!
Tristan is such a broken idiot boy, you can’t help but love him and simultaneously want to yell at him to get his head out of his as.
It’s a yes from me, dawg
July 2, 2026
I loved the first one so much. This was a bit of a disappointment for me. I felt myself getting bored….nothing really happened.
Friends to Lovers
Billionaire/Normal person
Will they/Won’t they
Lots of tension
Open door
Friends to Lovers
Billionaire/Normal person
Will they/Won’t they
Lots of tension
Open door
June 9, 2026
frick this was good
July 10, 2026
4.5/5
It was so refreshing coming back to Crownhaven and finally delving into Tristan and Katie’s story! I loved them so much. Friends to lovers is not my favorite trope but I felt that it was written so well in this book. The angst, tension, and slowburn made this such an enjoyable book and had me constantly rooting for them.
It was also lovely seeing the old characters make their appearances too. I have so much respect for Katie and how fierce, independent, and strong she is. She was wonderfully written and the natural start to her romance with Tristan was so well done in dual POV.
Can’t wait for more of Crownhaven. Whit’s book would certainly be interesting to read👀
Thank you so much to the author for the eARC!!
It was so refreshing coming back to Crownhaven and finally delving into Tristan and Katie’s story! I loved them so much. Friends to lovers is not my favorite trope but I felt that it was written so well in this book. The angst, tension, and slowburn made this such an enjoyable book and had me constantly rooting for them.
It was also lovely seeing the old characters make their appearances too. I have so much respect for Katie and how fierce, independent, and strong she is. She was wonderfully written and the natural start to her romance with Tristan was so well done in dual POV.
Can’t wait for more of Crownhaven. Whit’s book would certainly be interesting to read👀
Thank you so much to the author for the eARC!!
June 12, 2026
I receive a review copy and these are my thoughts:
He’s a charming bachelor. She’s his bodyguard and best friend. Tristan is being forced to find a wife and Katie is determined to bury her feelings for him by going on dates. Things take a turn between them after Tristan offers to give Katie dating lessons. As they spend time together, practice and watch each other interact with potential matches, feelings surface, lines become blurred and the outcome is an uncertain one.
I devoured this book in two days and it’s over 400 pages long. This book had some of the best slow burn I’ve read this year. The first 60% were my favourite and had me COMPLETELY hooked - the tension and attraction between them was so strong and palpable. I had to take a few deep breaths from time to time. Until they kissed, it was all in the lingering looks and touches, internal monologue and the yearning! Katie tried so hard to fight her growing feelings. And the scene where they clean up each other’s cuts and bruises?! So hot!
After that, I felt they fell into a bit of a lust induced haze and the spice was on. The fact that they were both emotionally closed off and that Tristan took his very sweet time to come to the realisation that he was in love with Katie (seriously Tristan!!), meant they used their time together to explore their physical connection and not so much their emotional one, since they were both in denial. The side characters really gave these two a hand when it came to interpreting their feelings and problem solving.
I liked that Katie was his bodyguard and was very good at her job. She was skilled and fiercely loyal. Even though she presented a stoic demeanour, beneath the surface, she was lonely and afraid she could never be more than just “the bodyguard”. Tristan was rich and charming and a bit of a playboy, but beneath the surface, was a man who was afraid to love but was fiercely devoted to his siblings and the company. They were great together because they loved each other for whom they were, flaws and all.
Looking forward to the rest of the series.
[Spice: 2.5-3/5🌶️]
He’s a charming bachelor. She’s his bodyguard and best friend. Tristan is being forced to find a wife and Katie is determined to bury her feelings for him by going on dates. Things take a turn between them after Tristan offers to give Katie dating lessons. As they spend time together, practice and watch each other interact with potential matches, feelings surface, lines become blurred and the outcome is an uncertain one.
I devoured this book in two days and it’s over 400 pages long. This book had some of the best slow burn I’ve read this year. The first 60% were my favourite and had me COMPLETELY hooked - the tension and attraction between them was so strong and palpable. I had to take a few deep breaths from time to time. Until they kissed, it was all in the lingering looks and touches, internal monologue and the yearning! Katie tried so hard to fight her growing feelings. And the scene where they clean up each other’s cuts and bruises?! So hot!
After that, I felt they fell into a bit of a lust induced haze and the spice was on. The fact that they were both emotionally closed off and that Tristan took his very sweet time to come to the realisation that he was in love with Katie (seriously Tristan!!), meant they used their time together to explore their physical connection and not so much their emotional one, since they were both in denial. The side characters really gave these two a hand when it came to interpreting their feelings and problem solving.
I liked that Katie was his bodyguard and was very good at her job. She was skilled and fiercely loyal. Even though she presented a stoic demeanour, beneath the surface, she was lonely and afraid she could never be more than just “the bodyguard”. Tristan was rich and charming and a bit of a playboy, but beneath the surface, was a man who was afraid to love but was fiercely devoted to his siblings and the company. They were great together because they loved each other for whom they were, flaws and all.
Looking forward to the rest of the series.
[Spice: 2.5-3/5🌶️]
June 1, 2026
I really enjoyed returning to Crownhaven with Tristan and Katie’s story! 😍
After reading The Heir, I was so excited to get Tristan and Katie’s book, and it did not disappoint.
Tristan and Katie have been friends for so long, which made it so cute to watch them slowly realize there had always been something more between them. They spend so much time denying their feelings, while everyone around them can clearly see what’s happening.
I loved their friendship, their banter, and all the little moments they shared together. Their relationship felt natural and genuine, and it was beautiful to see their love grow into something neither of them could ignore anymore. They care so deeply about each other, and that really shines through in every interaction.
I also loved being back with the Prince family and seeing more of the characters from the first book. This series has such a cozy and heartwarming feel that keeps me wanting more.
I’m already looking forward to the next book in the series! 🩵
Thanks for the ARC!
After reading The Heir, I was so excited to get Tristan and Katie’s book, and it did not disappoint.
Tristan and Katie have been friends for so long, which made it so cute to watch them slowly realize there had always been something more between them. They spend so much time denying their feelings, while everyone around them can clearly see what’s happening.
I loved their friendship, their banter, and all the little moments they shared together. Their relationship felt natural and genuine, and it was beautiful to see their love grow into something neither of them could ignore anymore. They care so deeply about each other, and that really shines through in every interaction.
I also loved being back with the Prince family and seeing more of the characters from the first book. This series has such a cozy and heartwarming feel that keeps me wanting more.
I’m already looking forward to the next book in the series! 🩵
Thanks for the ARC!
May 18, 2026
ARC Review: We’re back in Crownhaven for some more high-yearning high-society drama, and I love it!
This time around we have Katie and Tristan, or as I like to call them “idiots in love”. They’ve been best friends since Katie was hired as the Prince’s bodyguard; but now that Katie wants to start dating more and Tristan needs to find a wife , things get a bit more complicated.
Their friendship was so well built ; and I love the tension that comes from friends-to-lovers when the friendship in itself is already affectious and the character struggle to take the next step emotionally with each other - THE YEARNING!
The background given to both Katie and Tristan adds so much to their emotional struggles and it was amazing to see how Aiden and Emory helped them get through them now that they have their own happy ending.
I love the Prince siblings but the “girl’s girl” vibes this book has with the female characters really steals the spotlight for me!
I do think I preferred The Heir because it explored the dynamics in Crownhaven a bit more than in this one.
*The author has also confirmed that release day proceeds will be donated to For the Gworls - an organization that provides Black, trans people with essential resources!*
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and Victory Editing for the chance to read the ARC.
This time around we have Katie and Tristan, or as I like to call them “idiots in love”. They’ve been best friends since Katie was hired as the Prince’s bodyguard; but now that Katie wants to start dating more and Tristan needs to find a wife , things get a bit more complicated.
Their friendship was so well built ; and I love the tension that comes from friends-to-lovers when the friendship in itself is already affectious and the character struggle to take the next step emotionally with each other - THE YEARNING!
The background given to both Katie and Tristan adds so much to their emotional struggles and it was amazing to see how Aiden and Emory helped them get through them now that they have their own happy ending.
I love the Prince siblings but the “girl’s girl” vibes this book has with the female characters really steals the spotlight for me!
I do think I preferred The Heir because it explored the dynamics in Crownhaven a bit more than in this one.
*The author has also confirmed that release day proceeds will be donated to For the Gworls - an organization that provides Black, trans people with essential resources!*
Thank you to NetGalley, the author and Victory Editing for the chance to read the ARC.
July 3, 2026
There’s something devastatingly human about The Rebel Seeks a Wife by Sophia Travers.
At its heart, this is a friendship to lovers story wrapped in longing, vulnerability, found family, and the quiet ache of wondering if you’re truly enough for the people you love. Katie felt so real to me because every single person has had that moment of looking at themselves and wondering, Am I good enough?
And somehow this book takes all of those fears and lays them bare while still feeling hopeful.
I was not expecting open mic night... that is all.
Watching Katie and Tristan grow together felt intimate in the best possible way. Their relationship unfolds so naturally that by the end I felt like I had handed little pieces of my heart over to them without even realizing it. The chemistry, the tenderness, the emotional struggles, the found family dynamics. Every part of it just lined up perfectly for me.
Now I can’t stop imagining myself as Katie Bailey, gallivanting around with Tristan Prince.
This book carved out a permanent little space inside me, and I already know it’s going to stay one of my favorite reads of the year.
At its heart, this is a friendship to lovers story wrapped in longing, vulnerability, found family, and the quiet ache of wondering if you’re truly enough for the people you love. Katie felt so real to me because every single person has had that moment of looking at themselves and wondering, Am I good enough?
And somehow this book takes all of those fears and lays them bare while still feeling hopeful.
I was not expecting open mic night... that is all.
Watching Katie and Tristan grow together felt intimate in the best possible way. Their relationship unfolds so naturally that by the end I felt like I had handed little pieces of my heart over to them without even realizing it. The chemistry, the tenderness, the emotional struggles, the found family dynamics. Every part of it just lined up perfectly for me.
Now I can’t stop imagining myself as Katie Bailey, gallivanting around with Tristan Prince.
This book carved out a permanent little space inside me, and I already know it’s going to stay one of my favorite reads of the year.
June 6, 2026
4,75 ⭐
This book was an ARC from NetGalley, but since I arrived a little late, I read it on Kindle Unlimited.
WHAT A GREAT BOOK, GIRLS!!! I enjoyed it from start to finish, and I devoured 60% of it in just two days. It’s a page-turner; Sophie’s writing is incredible, and the characters are fantastic.
I loved the romance between Katie and Tristan—they were adorable and sexy (and I love Katie; we need more female bodyguards in books!!!)
To be honest, I didn’t read the first book in the series, but this one has really made me want to read Emory and Aiden’s story because it looks incredible. I don’t know how much I’ll read in June, but this book will be one of my favorites of the month <3
This book was an ARC from NetGalley, but since I arrived a little late, I read it on Kindle Unlimited.
WHAT A GREAT BOOK, GIRLS!!! I enjoyed it from start to finish, and I devoured 60% of it in just two days. It’s a page-turner; Sophie’s writing is incredible, and the characters are fantastic.
I loved the romance between Katie and Tristan—they were adorable and sexy (and I love Katie; we need more female bodyguards in books!!!)
To be honest, I didn’t read the first book in the series, but this one has really made me want to read Emory and Aiden’s story because it looks incredible. I don’t know how much I’ll read in June, but this book will be one of my favorites of the month <3
May 26, 2026
3.75 ✨
ARC Review:
This billionaire x bodyguard romance was an easy breezy read with familiar romance tropes like:
Friends to Lovers
Yearning and Tension
Dating Coach
Forbidden Romance
I loved being back in the Crownhaven world after absolutely devouring The Heir last summer. @SophiaTravers knows how to write addicting, steamy romances 🔥.
Tristan Prince is charming and confident, and could have any girl he wants- but he tends to keep women at arms length; he simply doesn’t do feelings.
Katie is the Prince family bodyguard, and also Tristan’s best friend. She’s athletic and loyal, and is comfortable with her role in the background. Katie felt an instant attraction to Tristan, but she doesn’t dare to hope that they could ever be anything more than friends.
Things get messy when Tristan’s grandfather says that he must marry before taking over the family business as CEO. To avoid having his grandfather arrange a match, Tristan must find a suitable bride- and fast.
If you’re looking for a low stakes romance to read, The Rebel Seeks a Wife is the perfect fit!
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ARC Review:
This billionaire x bodyguard romance was an easy breezy read with familiar romance tropes like:
Friends to Lovers
Yearning and Tension
Dating Coach
Forbidden Romance
I loved being back in the Crownhaven world after absolutely devouring The Heir last summer. @SophiaTravers knows how to write addicting, steamy romances 🔥.
Tristan Prince is charming and confident, and could have any girl he wants- but he tends to keep women at arms length; he simply doesn’t do feelings.
Katie is the Prince family bodyguard, and also Tristan’s best friend. She’s athletic and loyal, and is comfortable with her role in the background. Katie felt an instant attraction to Tristan, but she doesn’t dare to hope that they could ever be anything more than friends.
Things get messy when Tristan’s grandfather says that he must marry before taking over the family business as CEO. To avoid having his grandfather arrange a match, Tristan must find a suitable bride- and fast.
If you’re looking for a low stakes romance to read, The Rebel Seeks a Wife is the perfect fit!
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June 2, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
Sophia has done it yet again reading this I think I said “Awe Katie” about 200 times in the beginning I had this saved
-You also deserve to be front and center my gorgeous queen
I absolutely lovedddd there dynamic I’m not hugeee on friends to lovers but this was done so well !! Also SHE is his body HELLO
Omg the way Tristian was jealous 😮💨 that man couldn’t hide the way he felt about her. He never not looked at Katie heart eyes in that man’s eyes all the time lol
I can’t wait for book 3 🥹🩷
Sophia has done it yet again reading this I think I said “Awe Katie” about 200 times in the beginning I had this saved
-You also deserve to be front and center my gorgeous queen
I absolutely lovedddd there dynamic I’m not hugeee on friends to lovers but this was done so well !! Also SHE is his body HELLO
Omg the way Tristian was jealous 😮💨 that man couldn’t hide the way he felt about her. He never not looked at Katie heart eyes in that man’s eyes all the time lol
I can’t wait for book 3 🥹🩷
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June 7, 2026The Rebel Seeks a Wife by Sophia Travers.
I really think this book had a great balance of romance, spice, drama (of course), and banter.
The author did an excellent job portraying how early parent-child relationships and childhood experiences can shape the narratives people carry into adulthood. Those experiences clearly influenced both Katie and Tristan, adding depth to their characters and relationship. I also loved the strong and supportive side characters—everyone deserves people like that in their corner.
Even though miscommunication was one of the main sources of conflict, I didn't find it nearly as frustrating as I usually do (and that's saying something!). The author presented it in a way that always left me hopeful that Katie and Tristan would recognize the issue and work through it together.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!
I really think this book had a great balance of romance, spice, drama (of course), and banter.
The author did an excellent job portraying how early parent-child relationships and childhood experiences can shape the narratives people carry into adulthood. Those experiences clearly influenced both Katie and Tristan, adding depth to their characters and relationship. I also loved the strong and supportive side characters—everyone deserves people like that in their corner.
Even though miscommunication was one of the main sources of conflict, I didn't find it nearly as frustrating as I usually do (and that's saying something!). The author presented it in a way that always left me hopeful that Katie and Tristan would recognize the issue and work through it together.
Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!
June 8, 2026
Getting this arc was probably the best thing that happened to me this year (thank you sophia travers!)
There is a difference between just good romance books and romance books written like this one . Sophia’s writing sucks you in and you are blushing , giggling , and texting your friends highlighted lines. The only sad thing is the pages go by far too fast. I took the smallest break between the heir and the rebel because I genuinely wasn’t ready to let these characters and this writing go. I adore it. I cannot WAIT for another !
Let it be known Kyra Parsi and Sophia Travers will always have me as a reader . (and also let it be known the stickers of rebel seeks a wife will be all over my stuff now !)
I have been working on my own writing and speaking with my bestfriend Rachel about it and reading stories like this is one of the main things keeping me going . The hope of writing something even half as good as a story like this one is something to dream about .
Thank you for letting me into this world and for letting me have an advanced copy . I loved Tristan and Katie .
There is a difference between just good romance books and romance books written like this one . Sophia’s writing sucks you in and you are blushing , giggling , and texting your friends highlighted lines. The only sad thing is the pages go by far too fast. I took the smallest break between the heir and the rebel because I genuinely wasn’t ready to let these characters and this writing go. I adore it. I cannot WAIT for another !
Let it be known Kyra Parsi and Sophia Travers will always have me as a reader . (and also let it be known the stickers of rebel seeks a wife will be all over my stuff now !)
I have been working on my own writing and speaking with my bestfriend Rachel about it and reading stories like this is one of the main things keeping me going . The hope of writing something even half as good as a story like this one is something to dream about .
Thank you for letting me into this world and for letting me have an advanced copy . I loved Tristan and Katie .
May 25, 2026
This is a super-enjoyable, easy read. The characters are cute but not too cute. There is a humble sprinkling of relevant background context included to make them more three-dimensional than other similar rich guy-poor girl romance reads.
I’m never a fan of an epilogue, and I swear this novel had about seven of them, so I think the ending could’ve been way punchier.
I was provided a copy of this ARC via BookFunnel in exchange for my unbiased review.
I’m never a fan of an epilogue, and I swear this novel had about seven of them, so I think the ending could’ve been way punchier.
I was provided a copy of this ARC via BookFunnel in exchange for my unbiased review.
June 24, 2026
If you know me you know that I LOVEDDDD the Heir!! It was one of my favorite books of 2025, while I did really enjoy this one parts of it really bugged me only because Tristian kept telling her over and over how much he likes her and she’d be in her internal monologue like I just wish he liked me the way I like him or something along those lines. I was just like GIRL😩 other than that I love Sophia’s writing and the found family aspect in her books and I had a great time reading this one!!
May 28, 2026
It's been a while since I got a taste of Crownhaven, and this second book did not let me down! Tristan and Katie were an absolutely amazing example of friends to lovers. It was truly so very sweet, it had me crying because of how perfectly it all worked out. Also Tristan and Katie said the SWEETEST things to each other, I swoon!
June 4, 2026
The way I DEVOURED this book.
I cannot say anything bad about this book. The history with these two and seeing the moment it finally clicks is just 😍
You follow Tristan, the soon-to-be CEO, and his bodyguard/best friend, Katie. They had 3 years together, where they met at their lowest points. Now Tristan needs to find a wife but neither one of them is ready for that
There are challenges in their future and it is up to them to decide which they want to face. What is more important?
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
I cannot say anything bad about this book. The history with these two and seeing the moment it finally clicks is just 😍
You follow Tristan, the soon-to-be CEO, and his bodyguard/best friend, Katie. They had 3 years together, where they met at their lowest points. Now Tristan needs to find a wife but neither one of them is ready for that
There are challenges in their future and it is up to them to decide which they want to face. What is more important?
🌶️🌶️🌶️/5
May 21, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
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“𝙾𝚞𝚛 𝚎𝚢𝚎𝚜 𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚌𝚑 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚒𝚛𝚛𝚘𝚛. 𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎’𝚜 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚜𝚘𝚏𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚖 𝚒𝚗 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚜. 𝙽𝚘 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚜 𝚊𝚝 𝚖𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝. 𝙸 𝚐𝚎𝚝 𝚎𝚡𝚊𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚊 𝚕𝚘𝚝, 𝚊𝚖𝚞𝚜𝚎𝚍, 𝚒𝚛𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚍, 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚜𝚎𝚍𝚞𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎. 𝙱𝚞𝚝 𝙺𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚎 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚜 𝚊𝚝 𝚖𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝙸’𝚖 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚏𝚊𝚟𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚎 𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚟𝚘𝚛 𝚘𝚏 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗. 𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚔𝚒𝚍 𝚠𝚑𝚘 𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎 𝚋𝚎𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚔𝚎𝚍 𝚜𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚍, 𝚒𝚝’𝚜 𝚋𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝚍𝚛𝚞𝚐𝚜. 𝙱𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚎. 𝚆𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝙺𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚎 𝙱𝚊𝚒𝚕𝚎𝚢 𝚐𝚒𝚟𝚎𝚜 𝚖𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚔, 𝙸’𝚍 𝚍𝚘 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚎𝚎 𝚒𝚝 𝚊𝚐𝚊𝚒𝚗.”
Safe to say I enjoyed this so much that I didn't want it to end. Been waiting to see how these two who'd pan out from the first book, and honestly did not disappoint. I adored every single thing about them. Sophia honestly outdid herself, because I felt these two to my core.
The banter, the sizzling chemistry, the undeniable angst, the yearning and the tangible tension between them had me on my toes, kicking my feet and screaming at my kindle that it's time they finally got together. They were ignoring their feelings for each other in fear of ruining something good, not knowing they were missing out on an experience of a lifetime.
What could go wrong when you decide to coach your best friend on how to go out with a man? A lot could. Like realising you've been in love with her for years, wanting to punch anything close to your proximity because you're jealous and spiralling over the idea of her dating another person, and being a complete idiot who decides to bury all those feelings.
That's Tristan for you. He's Katie's sunshine, who brings all the fun and chaos to the table, but is the perfect match to Katie's grump.
Katie was simply amazing. She's strong, independent, capable, and most of the time underestimated because she's a "woman" and a bodyguard but she always proved them wrong.
She's an amazing friend to all, and there was nothing more beautiful than the sense of belonging she got when around the Prince family. She deserved someone who chose her always, puts her first, makes her happy and a plus which is memorising every bit of her, and who's better than Tristan?
I had missed Aiden and Emory so much, and reading on how beautiful their relationship is blossoming was so refreshing or how they described each other and their love, I honestly swooned.
I'm so excited for what's coming next in Crownhaven, I can’t wait!
Thank you so much Sophia for kindly gracing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
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“𝙾𝚞𝚛 𝚎𝚢𝚎𝚜 𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚌𝚑 𝚒𝚗 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚖𝚒𝚛𝚛𝚘𝚛. 𝚃𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚎’𝚜 𝚜𝚘𝚖𝚎𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚜𝚘𝚏𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚖 𝚒𝚗 𝚑𝚎𝚛𝚜. 𝙽𝚘 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚜 𝚊𝚝 𝚖𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝. 𝙸 𝚐𝚎𝚝 𝚎𝚡𝚊𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚍 𝚊 𝚕𝚘𝚝, 𝚊𝚖𝚞𝚜𝚎𝚍, 𝚒𝚛𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚊𝚝𝚎𝚍, 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚜𝚎𝚍𝚞𝚌𝚝𝚒𝚟𝚎. 𝙱𝚞𝚝 𝙺𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚎 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚔𝚜 𝚊𝚝 𝚖𝚎 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝙸’𝚖 𝚑𝚎𝚛 𝚏𝚊𝚟𝚘𝚛𝚒𝚝𝚎 𝚏𝚕𝚊𝚟𝚘𝚛 𝚘𝚏 𝚙𝚎𝚛𝚜𝚘𝚗. 𝙵𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚔𝚒𝚍 𝚠𝚑𝚘 𝚜𝚙𝚎𝚗𝚝 𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚕𝚒𝚏𝚎 𝚋𝚎𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚙𝚒𝚌𝚔𝚎𝚍 𝚜𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚍, 𝚒𝚝’𝚜 𝚋𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝚍𝚛𝚞𝚐𝚜. 𝙱𝚎𝚝𝚝𝚎𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗 𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚌𝚘𝚕𝚊𝚝𝚎. 𝚆𝚑𝚎𝚗 𝙺𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚎 𝙱𝚊𝚒𝚕𝚎𝚢 𝚐𝚒𝚟𝚎𝚜 𝚖𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚝 𝚕𝚘𝚘𝚔, 𝙸’𝚍 𝚍𝚘 𝚓𝚞𝚜𝚝 𝚊𝚋𝚘𝚞𝚝 𝚊𝚗𝚢𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚝𝚘 𝚜𝚎𝚎 𝚒𝚝 𝚊𝚐𝚊𝚒𝚗.”
Safe to say I enjoyed this so much that I didn't want it to end. Been waiting to see how these two who'd pan out from the first book, and honestly did not disappoint. I adored every single thing about them. Sophia honestly outdid herself, because I felt these two to my core.
The banter, the sizzling chemistry, the undeniable angst, the yearning and the tangible tension between them had me on my toes, kicking my feet and screaming at my kindle that it's time they finally got together. They were ignoring their feelings for each other in fear of ruining something good, not knowing they were missing out on an experience of a lifetime.
What could go wrong when you decide to coach your best friend on how to go out with a man? A lot could. Like realising you've been in love with her for years, wanting to punch anything close to your proximity because you're jealous and spiralling over the idea of her dating another person, and being a complete idiot who decides to bury all those feelings.
That's Tristan for you. He's Katie's sunshine, who brings all the fun and chaos to the table, but is the perfect match to Katie's grump.
Katie was simply amazing. She's strong, independent, capable, and most of the time underestimated because she's a "woman" and a bodyguard but she always proved them wrong.
She's an amazing friend to all, and there was nothing more beautiful than the sense of belonging she got when around the Prince family. She deserved someone who chose her always, puts her first, makes her happy and a plus which is memorising every bit of her, and who's better than Tristan?
I had missed Aiden and Emory so much, and reading on how beautiful their relationship is blossoming was so refreshing or how they described each other and their love, I honestly swooned.
I'm so excited for what's coming next in Crownhaven, I can’t wait!
Thank you so much Sophia for kindly gracing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
June 15, 2026
3,5✨
This book was so sweet! I cannot wait to read the next book in the series!
I struggled a bit with the pacing, but overall it was a fun read! And their chemistry was incredible!
This book was so sweet! I cannot wait to read the next book in the series!
I struggled a bit with the pacing, but overall it was a fun read! And their chemistry was incredible!
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